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News
January 5, 2022
Prosperous Henryetta

You hear men say that Henryetta is the best town in the state, and when that assertion comes from men who travel over the state, it means much.

You hear men say that Henryetta is the best town in the state, and when that assertion comes from men who travel over the state, it means much.

We who remain here day after day, and seldom spend more than a day elsewhere, can have little idea of the comparison.

One thing is certain.

That is the fact that we have moved steadily forward throughout the past year – the most trying and critical year imaginable.

Even now there are four new business rooms being made ready for occupancy on Main Street. One man remarked yester

One man remarked yesterday that fifty office rooms might be let in a day, if only they could be built and sup-plied at once. There are many peo

There are many people who desire to come to Henryetta, but cannot find locations in either residence or business quarters.

This means that the growth of the town must be great in the immediate future. There is everything to make it grow, and it simply must grow.

The long strings of laden trucks and wagons plying the road to the oil fields indicate how heavy the traffic is from that source.

The lumber yards are supplying large material consignments to the oil industry, and thus the marts of trade keep busy.

The past year has witnessed a most satisfactory amount of progress.

Merely one item for example – the city has collected twice as much occupation license tax in 1921 as in 1920.

Possible this does not mean a doubling of the business and professional people, for industrious collections might account for some of it.

But in the main it is a simple increase in the city. What the new year will do for us depends largely on what we, ourselves do. There has been a

There has been a decided disposition on the part of some of our business people to reef sail and stay close to the shore. This may be wisdom if not carried too far.

But we simply must evince confidence in our home town and its people.

There can be no such thing as Henryetta ever taking a backward step. Let us keep our eyes on the future, and step out with that confidence which of itself helps to win.

Free-Lance admits great growth in circulation and usefulness. We shall put our fate to the test and install a duplex press in the future, and if the people of Henryetta remain as loyal as in the past, we shall soon be in a position to put out a real city paper.

The future is all right, if YOU are all right.

Let us go forward in the fullest confidence.

This city must go forward.

If we do not keep pace we shall simply lose out – for Henryetta cannot stop.

New HPS Board Member Welcomed
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New HPS Board Member Welcomed
July 26, 2025
Willem Vandenborn is welcomed by Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price after he was sworn in to fill the Ward 2 seat on the HPS board. The action came during a special meeting Thursday, ...
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
July 25, 2025
Patrons Bank is urging the community to be on high alert as phone scams targeting bank customers continue to rise across the country - and right here at home.Scammers are spoofing legitimate bank phon...
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Christmas in July is today
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Christmas in July is today
July 25, 2025
Downtown Henryetta is set to come alive with holiday spirit and summer sunshine today, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. The event, scheduled fr...
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Back-to-School excitement builds
July 25, 2025
As summer winds down and the school year quickly approaches, Henryetta Public Schools and Dewar Public Schools are rolling out the red carpet for students and families with a series of exciting back-t...
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
July 25, 2025
The City of Henryetta has announced that the Main Street railroad crossing is currently closed to all traffic. Residents needing to cross the tracks are encouraged to use the Trudgeon Street crossing ...
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
July 25, 2025
Shoppers across Okmulgee County and throughout the state will soon get a much-needed break on back-to-school expenses, as Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through...
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Historical Museum open Saturday
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Historical Museum continues to welcome guests through its doors this summer with its special every-other-weekend schedule - and this Saturday is no exception. The museum will be open Jul...
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OCEM Report
July 25, 2025
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
July 25, 2025
Planning is in full swing for the much-anticipated 2025 Okmulgee County Fair, with the event officially set to take place Sept. 4-6 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds.Members of the Fair Volunteer Com...
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Lions Club held a lively and productive meeting on Thursday, July 17, at The Shack 2.0, welcoming new members, celebrating local heritage and preparing for several key community events o...
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Preston Schools announces Child Nutrition Program
July 25, 2025
Preston Public Schools announced they are participating in free lunch and/or breakfast program for the 2026 school year. All students enrolled in the district or the listed sites may participate in th...
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